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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: DGB on January 05, 2004, 01:31:08 AM

Title: IDE CONTROL
Post by: DGB on January 05, 2004, 01:31:08 AM

Hi All,
          In my ongoing effort to upgrade my A-2000 I bought a Catweasel and an X-Surf ethernet board.  I noticed that both have IDE connectors on them.  Since the documentation is very sparse for both devices I don't know much about them and nothing about the IDE connections.  I am wondering about the possibility of using these connections to operate IDE hard drives and CD drives and burners.  If so what if any additional software is required.

Title: Re: IDE CONTROL
Post by: Framiga on January 05, 2004, 02:03:07 AM

Hi DGB,

you must copy the XSurfIDE driver with its icon, in Expansion: (for the XSurf card)

You can't use CD burner, but only CDROM and HD 2.5" (max 300 mA 44 pins) HD 3.5" (40 pins).

Ciao

PS- the IDE ports of the XSurf, are useful for buckup pourposes, due its slow speed.